Friday fashion: Style and pain

I just couldn’t wear flat, comfortable shoes another day. I had to do it. I had to wear my strappy, three-inch sandals, even though I’m still recovering from a running injury and it hurts a little.

I know. I see you wagging your fingers at the computer screen. “It’s not worth it!” “You’re so vain!” “Put those Clarks back on!!”

It’s true. But am I the first and last person to wear something slightly uncomfortable in the name of fashion? Spanx alone are proof that people will go a whole day without breathing in order to eliminate bulges and lines from their look.

And I would argue that my three-inch sandals are on the low side. I also have a pinchy necklace that I wear sometimes.

Tell us about the most uncomfortable thing in your wardrobe that looks really good.

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I have the cutest Tommy Hilfiger wedges that I got from Marshalls for a steal. Sure, they are half a size too small and I have to put bandaids on my toes in preparation for blisters before they even appear, but they are the cutest peep-toe sandal wedges ever. :)

I have a pair of loafers that hurt like hell but they look so good with my good summer (vacation) linen. If I know I’ll be somewhere sitting down, enjoying cocktails with a beach view…I’ll whip em out, otherwise, they’re boxed up in the closet.

I will never understand anyone who ever wears anything that makes them uncomfortable. It is insane. Why do you care what other people think of your shoes? I never even look at anyone’s shoes. As long as you aren’t naked, dirty, or dressed like a bizarre idiot (i.e. totally inappropriately for the environment in which you find yourself), just be comfortable.

This is only kind of related I think, but: I love wearing dresses and I wear them a lot. But I’m only really COMFORTABLE in a dress if I’m wearing tights or shorts underneath. Today I am NOT wearing shorts or tights underneath, and I basically feel like everyone can see my butt. Like my butt might be touching the chair right now. The only thing between my butt and the chair is my undies. You’re welcome, chair. You’re welcome, OTE comment readers.

My list:
Shoes of any kind – the minute my feet are safely under my desk, off they come.
The tight short skirts that go with women’s suits. I know I need to look professional, but how about a skirt that actually allows my legs to move?
Any pair of pants manufactured since about 2009 when they decided that women didn’t actually have thighs anymore.
Not sure if this totally fits, and it has been a while, but definitely nursing bras – so uncomfortable I wanted to cry.